Length: 2.86 mi
Est. time: 1h 18m
Gain: 393 ft
Loss: 914 ft
Max elev: 2,550 ft
Elevation profile
+393 ft gain · −914 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
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Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.